Shopper (song) explained

Shopper
Type:single
Artist:IU
Album:The Winning
Released:February 20, 2024
Language:Korean
Genre:
Length:3:35
Label:Edam
Producer:
  • Lee Jong-hoon
  • Lee Chae-gyu
Prev Title:Holssi
Prev Year:2024

"Shopper" is a song by South Korean singer-songwriter IU, released as the third single from her extended play (EP), The Winning, on February 20, 2024. It was written and produced by Lee Jong-hoon and Lee Chae-gyu.

Background

"Shopper" was released alongside IU's extended play (EP), The Winning, on February 20, 2024. Written and produced by Lee Jong-hoon and Lee Chae-gyu, it serves as one of the three singles released in support of the record.[3]

Composition and lyrics

GMA Network noted that the lyrical content of "Shopper" consists of "reaching dreams and desires while living life to the fullest."[4] Rhian Daly of NME characterized the song as a "crisp piece of aspirational synth-pop", with lyrics revolving around the notion of pursuing desires "no matter how impossible they seem."

Music video

A teaser for the music video of "Shopper" was released on February 13, 2024.[5] It features appearances from Korean-Australian musician DPR Ian, who also directed the video. The visual opens with narration from DPR Ian, who explains the presence of an "extraordinary" shop that sells items that contain magic powers.[6] [7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
China Korean Songs (TME)[8] 37
Global Excl. U.S (Billboard)[9] 179
Singapore Regional (RIAS)[10] 30
South Korea (Circle)[11] 6
Taiwan (Billboard)[12] 22

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Position
South Korea (Circle)[13] 22

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousFebruary 20, 2024Edam[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee . Jae-hoon . 아이유, 관객이 되다…패티김·조원선·혜인·유애나의 '방백' 듣는 . IU, becomes an audience member... Listening to 'The Prince' by Patty Kim, Jo Won-seon, Hye-in, and Yua-na . Newsis . Naver . 21 February 2024 . ko . 2024-02-21.
  2. Web site: Daly . Rhian . IU – 'The Winning' review: a free-spirited ode to a life unlimited . NME . 24 February 2024 . 22 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Kim . Ji-hye . [팝's신곡]"모르던 세상을 욕심내볼래"..아이유 컴백, 마음껏 욕망하는 '쇼퍼' ]. [Pop's new song] 'I want to be greedy for a world I didn't know about'... IU's comeback, a 'shopper' who desires to her heart's content . Herald Pop . Naver . 20 February 2024 . ko . 2024-02-20.
  4. Web site: Kang . Kristine . 2024-02-20 . IU sparks magic in 'Shopper' music video . 2024-02-20 . . en.
  5. Web site: 2024-02-14 . IU unveils music video teasers for 'Shopper' and 'Shh..', starring DPR IAN and Tang Wei — watch . 2024-02-20 . Bandwagon Asia . en.
  6. Web site: Ziwei . Puah . 2024-02-20 . Watch IU's music video for 'Shopper', starring DPR Ian . 2024-02-20 . . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Kim . Ye-eun . 물건 훔쳐 달아나는 아이유…'쇼퍼'로 드러낸 욕망 [쥬크박스] ]. IU stealing things and running away... Desire revealed through 'Shopper' [jukebox] . Xports News . Naver . 20 February 2024 . ko . 2024-02-20.
  8. Web site: China Korean Songs Chart Top 200 . Tencent Music . 15 May 2024 . zh . 2024-04-28.
  9. IU Chart History (Global Excl. US). Billboard. March 5, 2024.
  10. Web site: RIAS Top Charts Week 9 (23 - 29 Feb 2024). RIAS. March 5, 2024. March 5, 2024. https://archive.today/20240305080532/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/%231562208279199-5ec9aa23-80dc.
  11. Web site: Digital Chart – Week 8 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. February 29, 2024.
  12. IU Chart History (Taiwan Songs). Billboard. March 5, 2024.
  13. Web site: Digital Chart – March 2024. Circle Chart. ko. April 11, 2024.
  14. Web site: Song Information for Shopper by IU . . 24 February 2024 . ko . 2024-02-20.

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